<p>Shoot! UVaHoo87, I’m bummed about USC news. Aw. But he’s got so many other cool options. As has been mentioned above, I visited SMU campus and was pretty wowed with beauty and weather. Plus the BFA theatre program has an excellent reputation. </p>
<p>However, I would also think carefully about the other great weather options he has. I happen to love Tulane–greatest city ever, nice school size, many excellent departments across the board. I don’t know the theatre department personally (so others should jump in) but S2 also applied and was accepted and it looked good on paper. They do have BFA and BA, so don’t know how they differ and if one if noticeably favored. </p>
<p>When a student is strongly interested in a second (and more academic) major like your S is, it can be great to start as a double major and let him see. It is possible for a student who majors in a science to become a successful professional actor, although I’ve never heard of a theatre major without that double major who can go straight to physics research. LOL. But maybe some can and do!</p>
<p>Best of luck and I’m hoping you get more and better answers than mine.</p>